Zoox Recalls 270 Vehicles After Las Vegas Crash

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Zoox Recalls 270 Vehicles After Las Vegas Crash

Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has initiated a recall of 270 self-driving vehicles. This decision follows a crash on April 8 involving one of its unoccupied robotaxis and a passenger car in Las Vegas. The incident led Zoox to temporarily suspend operations in order to carry out a comprehensive safety assessment. As a result of their investigation, the company has implemented a software update to help prevent future incidents of this nature.

The recall highlights the persistent safety challenges that companies in the self-driving car industry must navigate. Following the incident and the subsequent recall, Zoox is taking steps to ensure that its autonomous vehicles are equipped with the necessary protections to minimize similar occurrences. Reuters reported that the move underscores broader industry efforts to address safety concerns in autonomous technology.

In related news, Amazon.com Inc., the parent company of Zoox, has seen its stock fluctuate slightly. As of the latest update, shares are trading at $183.995, reflecting a minor decrease of $2.35 from the previous close. The stock price opened at $184.65 with an intraday high of $185.9. These movements may be of interest to investors monitoring the impact of recent developments on Amazon's market performance.

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Zoox Recalls 270 Vehicles After Las Vegas Crash

Zoox Recalls 270 Vehicles After Las Vegas Crash

53 minutes agoAMZN

Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has initiated a recall of 270 self-driving vehicles. This decision follows a crash on April 8 involving one of its unoccupied robotaxis and a passenger car in Las Vegas. The incident led Zoox to temporarily suspend operations in order to carry out a comprehensive safety assessment. As a result of their investigation, the company has implemented a software update to help prevent future incidents of this nature. The recall highlights the persistent safety challenges that companies in the self-driving car industry must navigate. Following the incident and the subsequent recall, Zoox is taking steps to ensure that its autonomous vehicles are equipped with the necessary protections to minimize similar occurrences. Reuters reported that the move underscores broader industry efforts to address safety concerns in autonomous technology. In related news, Amazon.com Inc., the parent company of Zoox, has seen its stock fluctuate slightly. As of the latest update, shares are trading at $183.995, reflecting a minor decrease of $2.35 from the previous close. The stock price opened at $184.65 with an intraday high of $185.9. These movements may be of interest to investors monitoring the impact of recent developments on Amazon's market performance.